Joden Girl
Baubles, Bling and A Collector’s Things
With new inventory pouring through the door every day, it’s easy to overlook older merchandise. Having been open for more than fifty-three years, we have A LOT of jewelry. Some of it has been with us for a long time, years even. These jewels are like old friends.
Sometimes we have to look at our old friends in a new light to remember why we love them so much. That very idea is how the Pick of the Week edition of this blog was born. We choose an item that has been on our site for a long time and offer it with new, updated pricing. Not only is this week’s selection from Joe’s Special Box – it’s also the latest Pick of the Week.
I love a good asymmetrical ring – it’s unexpected and a little bit quirky. Made in the 1950’s, this mounting is 14-karat white gold. It has been polished to a pristine shine. Ten round brilliant diamonds form a crescent moon around the center. Offering .55 carat of sparkle, these gems are near colorless with an average clarity grade of VS1-2.
One shoulder curls up sharply. The curlicue end is set with a series of five straight baguette cut diamonds that offer an additional .10 carat of bling. When viewed from the side, my absolute favorite detail of the ring appears. Showcased within the gallery work is a lovely leaf element. Four graduated fronds add a touch of whimsy to this Mid Century beauty.
Nestled into the unconventional halo is one Old European Cut diamond. It measures 6.55 – 6.57 x 3.86mm and weighs approximately 1.10 carats. The color grade of the center stone is G-H and the clarity grade is VVS2-VS1 – it’s bright and brilliant. It is also quite a bit older than the ring itself. This diamond was cut in the early 1900’s while the mounting wasn’t created until the 1950’s. There are so many possible explanations – perhaps it was a remount, or a marriage of two separate pieces. It could simply be because the diamond fit perfectly into the ring. While we won’t ever know how or why these two entities came together, we do know that they make a uniquely beautiful creation.
Certified by the International Gemological Institute of America, the ring has a replacement value of $14,050.00. It has been on our site for $11,250.00. Today, we are re-introducing this Mid Century dreamboat at the significantly reduced price of just $9,450.00! If you’re as enchanted as we are, don’t hesitate. At this price, it won’t last long.
“You can go to a museum and look or come to us and touch.”
Written by Carrie Martin
Photos by Dana Jerpe and Shelly Isacco
